Welcome! At Raiz Creative Wellness, sessions are provided for individuals experiencing grief and loss, as well as to promote relaxation and mindfulness through the creative process. I use my background in the arts and psychology to bring a holistic view of healing while also cultivating a connection with nature. This includes using art to remind ourselves that we are part of earth, part of the soil, and part of the ecosystem. Creative expression is engaged through the lens of Indigenous community healing and honoring the entire person – mind, body, spirit, and their connection to land and community. Cultivating each connection brings a sense of healing within our minds and body. We are not alone; we are part of a larger collective.​

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My previous experience includes working in the field of healthcare where I provided creative outlets for cancer patients, the elderly, patients with dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and movement disorders. After the pandemic, I transitioned to providing services virtually. Since then, I have collaborated with Indigenous Taino artisans in my community, as well as organize creative wellness sessions for clientele of a local small business and university organizations.

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This wellness venture is an honor to my past, present, and future. The seeds that were given to me are reflected in my logo and our ties to nature. The crescent moon with a plant and roots growing beneath is a homage to my matriarchs. Without the need for an almanac or having the ability to read, my grandmother was very attuned to plant cycles according to phases of the moon. She knew when to plant and when to harvest. Like the moon and plants, we also go through phases. However, we must reach a specific phase of growth in order to harvest the fruits from the seeds we plant for ourselves. 

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What seeds do you want to cultivate? What do you want to grow and harvest in yourself? How do you want to honor yourself, your ancestors and the land you sit on? Join me for a session where we can explore these questions and themes, find you inner voice and alchemize your thoughts and feelings through creative expression.